CARDAMOM
Cardamom is a complex, warm, and spicy fragrance note with a distinctive sweet-sharp aroma. It has an intense, slightly green and herbal quality with hints of citrus and a warm, resinous undertone. The scent is both refreshing and deeply aromatic, combining elements of pepper, mint, and a subtle woody warmth.
Origin & Extraction
Cardamom is primarily sourced from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, native to the tropical forests of southern India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The extraction is typically done through steam distillation of the dried seeds, which preserves its complex aromatic compounds. Some high-quality cardamom essential oils are also produced through CO2 extraction.
History & Culture
Cardamom is primarily sourced from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, native to the tropical forests of southern India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The extraction is typically done through steam distillation of the dried seeds, which preserves its complex aromatic compounds. Some high-quality cardamom essential oils are also produced through CO2 extraction.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Cardamom is primarily sourced from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, native to the tropical forests of southern India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The extraction is typically done through steam distillation of the dried seeds, which preserves its complex aromatic compounds. Some high-quality cardamom essential oils are also produced through CO2 extraction.
